The Fedaral goverment has announced they will invest 23.5 million to upgrade 6 BC airports.
Funding goes to 4 airports in the North, 1 on Central Coast, 1 in Interior.
Today, August 26th the Honourable Steven MacKinnon, Minister of Transport and Leader of the Government in the House of Commons, announced that the Government of Canada is investing over $23.5 million through Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program to support critical infrastructure improvements at six airports across British Columbia.
The airports receiving funding are:
Prince Rupert Airport
- $3,756,600 to rehabilitate airfield lighting.
Northern Rockies Regional (Fort Nelson) Airport
- $552,600 to replace runway approach lighting.
Masset Airport
- $10,852,330 to improve airfield pavement and drainage.
Smithers Airport
- $3,624,612 to rehabilitate airfield electrical equipment.
Bella Coola Airport
- $3,396,100 to rehabilitate the runway, taxiway, and apron.
Kamloops Airport
- $1,349,057 upgrade and replace electrical infrastructure.
“Local and regional airports are lifelines for many communities across British Columbia. These investments will help maintain safe and efficient airport operations, improve the movement of people and goods, and strengthen the transportation links that connect British Columbians to jobs, services, and the rest of the country. By investing in our airports, we are building a stronger and more resilient Canada.” – The Honourable Steven MacKinnon
In total all six airports will get $23.5M
With the money coming from Transport Canada’s Airports Capital Assistance Program.
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